Eurofins is the world leader in the food, bio/pharmaceutical product testing.  It is also number one in the field of environmental laboratory services and one of the global market leaders in agroscience, genomics, discovery pharmacology, and central laboratory services.  With over $1.5 billion in annual revenues and 17,000 employees across 200 sites in 36 countries, Eurofins is a leading international group of laboratories providing an unparalleled range of testing and support services to the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, food, environmental, and consumer products industries and to governments.

Eurofins BioDiagnostics, Inc. is a leading provider of seed testing services to the seed industry with customers worldwide. Eurofins BioDiagnostics (EEBDI) uses state-of-the-art DNA, protein and analytical chemistry-based technologies to help customers reduce time to market and produce high quality seed.

Description

Eurofins BioDiagnostics, Inc. is seeking an energetic and creative scientist to oversee testing services for transgenic products in alfalfa, canola, corn, cotton, soybean, and rice seed.  This position is a unique and challenging opportunity to manage the technical aspects of high throughput testing to confirm event identity, event zygosity, and verify the absence of unintended events using appropriate techniques for adventitious or low-level presence testing.  The biotechnology pipeline has many products that are changing the seed industry and plant breeders and seed producers need an ever expanding set of services to qualify their products.  To keep pace with all the new products entering the market, the DNA Manager will oversee the implementation and validation of new tests. The DNA Manager will ensure that EBDI has the appropriate platforms for each testing service. The DNA Manager will provide technical expertise and have a comprehensive knowledge of endpoint, real-time, and digital PCR as well as the various chemistries that can be employed. The DNA Manager will oversee all testing within the lab as well as manage budget and staff. The ability to incorporate new technologies into the program will be an essential component of this position. The DNA Manager will be able to design the appropriate testing programs for plant breeders conducting trait integration and seed producers marketing both GMO and non-GMO products. A sound understanding of statistics especially as it pertains to adventitious presence testing is desired.  The DNA Manager will lead the sales effort for these services, meet with customers and develop plans to meet their specific needs, and will represent EBDI at industry meetings to promote EBDI’s testing services.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. Degree in molecular biology, plant breeding or related field.
• Demonstrated success in the field of plant biotechnology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of transgenic products in agriculture including testing needs in the seed industry.
• Creativity, initiative, and self-motivation are essential for this position.
• Experience with staff management.
• Able to sell services to potential customers.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Experience with robotics and high-throughput process design is a plus.

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed.  Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of River Falls, Wisconsin are encouraged to apply.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work.  We offer excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and vacation, personal days, and dental and vision options.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com.

Eurofins is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.